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Gretna

Louisiana · 17,736 residents · 4.036 sq mi
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Gretna has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,065. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $147,000. The poverty rate of 26.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,736
+2%since 2000
from 17,423 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,394 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 4,317 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.5
+5%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K17K17K18K18K1990201020202024Gretna
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,065
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,065 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,404
+42%since 2000
from $15,735 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.499
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,000
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$780
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $457 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.9%
−20.5 ptssince 2000
from 50.4% in 2000
48.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+54%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(9,282)
Black35.3%(6,154)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(1,105)
Asian3.1%(532)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.2%(12,400)
2010
White, non-Hispanic48%(8,505)
Black33.6%(5,961)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(2,454)
Asian2.6%(467)
Other2.1%(370)
Diversity Score79.7%(14,137)
Diversity Score
80
+12%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+40%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
18.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.4%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
48.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
10.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gretna, Louisiana?

Gretna, Louisiana has about 17,736 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gretna, Louisiana?

The typical household in Gretna, Louisiana earns about $36,065 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gretna, Louisiana expensive?

In Gretna, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $147,000, and the typical rent is about $780 a month.

How educated are people in Gretna, Louisiana?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Gretna, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gretna, Louisiana?

About 26.0% of people in Gretna, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gretna, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Gretna, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 528 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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